The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Calls The Money Laundering Article And Corruption Gives The Deterrent Effect Of Tax Evaders

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Setyo Budiyanto said law enforcement against tax evaders should not depend on administrative processes. Violators can actually be subject to articles of money laundering (TPPU) or criminal acts of corruption (Tipikor).

This was conveyed by Setyo when attending the National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) III of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) 2025 at the DGT Office, Jakarta, Friday, October 10. He said law enforcement in the taxation sector must use various approaches to create a deterrent effect.

There are many entrances that can be used, including money laundering and corruption. This multi-door approach is important," said Setyo as quoted from the institution's official statement, Monday, October 13.

Setyo also reminded that the enforcement of rules for tax evaders must also be fair and transparent. Because, he saw that there were still devout taxpayers being pressured.

In addition, the relationship between the Directorate General of Taxes and tax consultants was also highlighted. The real evidence is that Angin Prayitno Aji, who received a bribe from a corporation of IDR 50 billion in 2022 and Rafael Alun Trisambodo, who was caught in gratification and money laundering of up to IDR 100 billion in 2023.

Compliance tax obligations were even beaten while those who did not have NPWP were not touched. This must be changed," said the former Director of Investigation of the KPK.

In the future, the KPK will remind the importance of a culture of transparency in the midst of reforming the tax bureaucracy. Setyo said, this is also as important as morality to achieve public trust.

Collaboration between sectors must also be implemented so that fiscal policies can be realized. We must have the courage to penetrate the sectoral law enforcement barrier. If the money laundering offense case, use the money laundering offense (TPPU) Law. If it is corruption, involve other legal apparatus and don't stop at taxes", he said.

"If the management of taxes is clean, the impact will be big on public and international perceptions of our integrity," he continued.

Meanwhile, the Director General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance, Bimo Wijayanto, fully supports the KPK's efforts in tax reforms. Law enforcement based on the multi-door approach is being strengthened, including for cases of liquid investment, tax evasion, and corruption integrated with money laundering offenses.

On that occasion, Bimo stated that DGT is committed to becoming a strategic partner of the KPK. His party hopes that the tax ranks can be at the forefront of building public trust in state finances.

"We believe that in every illegal wealth collection, there must be tax obligations that are not fulfilled. Multi door approach will strengthen law enforcement and close that gap," concluded Bimo.